The U.S. turns to its allies amid ongoing threats from North Korea. Plus, more on the U.S. soldier who fled across its border. And where you’ll find the cheapest Domino’s pizza in the world. These stories and more highlight the rundown for July 20, 2023.  North Korea silent on American soldier as U.S., Japan, South…

North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Wednesday, July 12, the same day leaders of South Korea and Japan met at the NATO summit. According to Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, the missile reached an altitude of 3,728 miles, and set a record for North Korean missiles with a 74-minute flight time. “The government…

Iowa lawmakers passed a 6-week abortion ban, and the federal government’s latest target in reducing greenhouse gases are refrigerators and air conditioners. These stories and more highlight the Rundown for Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Iowa passes 6-week abortion ban In a special session that went late into the night on Tuesday, July 11, the Iowa…

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Wednesday, its neighbors said, two days after the North threatened “shocking” consequences to protest what it called a provocative U.S. reconnaissance activity near its territory.

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Wednesday, its neighbors said, two days after the North threatened “shocking” consequences to protest what it called a provocative U.S. reconnaissance activity near its territory.

North Korea accused the United States on Monday, July 10, of conducting surveillance flights in violation of the North’s airspace. In a statement, a North Korean Defense Ministry spokesperson warned similar flights may be shot down in the future. The spokesperson said provocative military actions by the U.S. were bringing the Korean Peninsula closer to…

According to North Korea’s state news agency KCNA, about 120,000 North Koreans participated in mass rallies to mark the 73rd anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. The war began June 25, 1950. The rallies featured strong anti-U.S. sentiments from the North Korean people, who shouted slogans vowing a “war of revenge” to destroy…

The Wagner Group staged a revolt against Russia, and a bridge collapse in Montana sent a hazardous freight train into a river. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, June 26, 2023. Dust settles in Russia following Wagner group revolt Russia’s defense minister made his first public appearance since a mercenary group fighting…

A nuclear-powered submarine from the United States arrived in South Korea on Friday, June 16. The USS Michigan’s arrival at the southeastern port city of Busan was the first of its kind in six years. The submarine is one of the biggest in the world. It can be armed with 150 Tomahawk missiles with a…

A global cyber attack linked to a Russian ransomware group has targeted U.S. government agencies, and deadly tornadoes tore through the Texas panhandle. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, June 16, 2023.  U.S. agencies hit in global cyber attack A global cyber attack has hit several U.S. government agencies. U.S. officials say…